Conversations on modern art in conditions of
overwhelming possibilities to collect, share, and revise information received
usually require a certain level of competence. Usually people do not
distinguish between impressionism and post-impressionism[1] which
may be regarded as normal, if the public is not acquainted with the topic or
confusing if vice versa, which happens not so often. Unfortunately, a lack of
competence sometimes converts into stubborn denial of modern art as one which
can exist as such. Despite the differences between people’s interests, any
reasonable person is able and should pay attention to understanding modern art.
Learning something new is never boring and, furthermore,
the most general knowledge on art is required when someone pretends to be
well-educated. Understanding a term is a first and the most important step. The
term “modern art” evokes a variety of questions concerning its meaning among
people of this epoch. Jaison Cianelli[2]
offers distinguishing classifications of art of the last century between “modern”,
“abstract”, and “contemporary”. The
first classifying category includes works of artists who presented new ways of
seeing, used methods which were unknown before (1870 - late 1960-th). Another
term “abstract art” provides a departure from reality and was first presented
by Pablo Picasso’s cubism innovation in early 1900th. Calling works
of art “contemporary” is an approach which comprises all creations made in
current moment of our living regardless to the style. Understanding basic differences
between categories mentioned is a warranty of reputation in any intelligent
conversation.
Another level of competence appears when a person is
trying to comprehend the nature of modern art. The way of getting it is also
simple enough, because feeling an art-work is a providing task. Spending some
several minutes a day for looking at some masterpiece is not to be regarded as exhausting:
it only requires patience, relaxation and minimum effort to look closer,
compare, think on it, find some familiar lineaments, and see into the details. Any
picture will impress different people in special ways and that is why the
experience of such rapprochement will always have positive circumstances. An
ability to feel a work of art and to express this feeling is positive not only
for competence, but also for emotional health.
Understanding modern art will be more exciting when
beginning with a favorite masterpiece. As far as the person penetrates into
visual world of modern artists a most impressive picture will remain
unforgettable. Searching for learning everything about it can turn from being
only an interest into an absorbing hobby. Beginning with local concern about
one picture the process of studying art will spread onto its author, his style,
influence, other similar works and bring a person to understanding a whole
layer of art – the movement, its history and representatives. Such development
may include reading special literature and watching educational films. Entertaining
learning will bring excellent educational results: loving something is a key to
understanding it.
Being competent at
modern art is never regarded as a requirement for judging a person’s
intellectual reputation nowadays, which is pretty reasonable in the light of
strict professional distinction of intellectual community. Nevertheless, such a
quality is a kind of eternal standard according to well-educated people. That
is why a try to understanding modern art can be determined an actable one under
any circumstances.
[1]Oxford Art Online / Grove Art: Thematic Guide. Impressionism
& Post-Impressionism http://www.oxfordartonline.com/public/page/themes/impressionismandpostimpressionism
[2] Jaison Cianelli / Contemporary Paintings, Modern Art, and Abstract
Art - What's the Difference? http://searchwarp.com/swa551445-Contemporary-Paintings-Modern-Art-And-Abstract-Art-Whats-The-Difference.htm
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